Umm, I think I committed to a May Marathon for FUN

a.m. Ran in Rolling Prairie with Greg, Jen, Rick and two newbies: Molly and Brian (my hubby).  Brian and Molly did 3 miles walk/run mix.  It was fun to have some new blood. 

This weeks goal:

6 miles x 6 days

Treadmill. My intentions were 6 miles.  I could only get 3 out of me. Walked 1/2 of it.  It feels like shin splints..(in both legs... lovely).  I haven't been icing so I'll rest/ice tonight then get back on track tomorrow.

I'll count it as four miles because of the effort.  I did 2 miles on the treadmill and 2 miles on the gazelle.  I'm sure the speedometer on the gazelle is enhanced because I didn't even break a sweat.  It was great on my legs more like stretching vs. running.

Okay since Monday & Tuesday weren't so great and I took it easy, I'm adding this day to see if it helped.  Walked-warm up and cool down 1/4 mile each Ran 6 miles.   Felt pretty good.

Ran Rolling Prairie w Greg and Rick.  Felt good to be outside and with friends :)

a.m. Ran on Treadmill 6 miles before work (kinda cool).

a.m. Ran outside by myself with music.  44 degrees and SUNNY!!!!! Yeah... bring on the warm weather!!!!!!!

a.m. Ran in Rolling Prairie with Greg, Jen and Rick.  Brian and Molly ran/walked 5 miles.  Not as warm as yesterday but still alot nicer than what it's been.  The run went so well I'm holding back from going out again.

****GOAL MET*******

Okay... I'm finally caught up with logging my miles. It was such a crazy week and actually the next two dont look much better.

 Next week's goal:

Due to other things todo (Heather's Senior Night) I'm running Wednesday and using Thursday as my off day.

So it will be something like this:

Sun 7 miles**Mon 6 **Tues 7**Wed 7**Fri 7**Sat 6 

Treadmill (even though it's warmer outside...still dark)  1/2 mile walk warm-up, 6 mile run.

p.m.  3 outside w Brian, 4 on treadmill when we got back.

Treadmill. 1/2 mile warmup walk, 7 mi run, 1/4 cooldown walk

My daughter's "Senior Night" at the high school.  Happy/Sad day.

p.m. 1 mi outside, 6 miles on treadmill

p.m. Ran Rolling Prairie with Greg.  Brian and Molly.  Greg and I ran at a much faster pace than usual.  Felt great (at the time)...we'll see how tomorrow feels.  :)  I had scheduled 6 miles but did 5 faster instead.  I will still consider my weekly goal met. WOOHOO.

GOAL MET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ran outside with Brian (on bicycle).  It was cold... but I know Spring is just around the corner???

This weeks Goal:

6 days X 7 miles each.

Sun/Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat

Brian and I are going to Butler University tomorrow to talk to the financial aid department. (Our daughter, Heather got accepted into their Pharmacy Program). Butler's approximately 2-3 hours away. Plan to run when we return. 

Shew....Felt like Superwoman today.... after returning from Butler (all day adventure). I walked in changed into outside running clothes, ran 4 miles, came back into house changed into inside running clothes (it was getting dark out) ran 3 miles on the treadmill.  Wiped down the treadmill with Lysol wipes. Went into home gym weight trained Shoulders. Ran upstairs, took a shower, did dishes, made salads for the week, cooked supper and was just finishing stuff up when Brian walked in from working out at gym.  Sometimes I amaze myself. 

I had my first "my only child's going to college 3 hours away meltdown". 

Ok... looks like today is my rest day. I spent 2 hours in a dentist chair. It's been a little over an hour and 3/4 of my face is still numb.  Grrr.  I'd probably end up slipping in my drool, biting my tongue (literally) or smacking myself in the eye with my flopping lip.

This is the first week in 7 weeks that I didn't make my goal. Bummed. But that's okay, getting over it and moving on.  Heather spilled pink nail polish on fairly new carpet in morning. She was running late for school and I had to be to work on time....so instead of running in the evening I spent my time (2 1/2 hours) trying to get out the polish.  It wasn't just a little from the brush. The bottle dropped of the dining room table, splattered on floor, out of reaction she picked up quickly which added more mess, flinging it further. Accidents happen.  It could have very easily happened to me. I ended up taking scissors and snipping out most of it because it stayed pretty much at the top of the carpet pile. Shew.

Ran with Greg, Jen and Rick in Rolling Prairie. Cold, Windy, Snowy and Icy once again.  Marion, Are you sure Spring is on its way?

Ran 2 outside before it got to dark then finished up with 5 on treadmill. Felt good.

Ok...I could think of a gazillion excuses. Bottom line was I was lazy.  It was cold and windy and I didn't want to face the treadmill.

So..... I missed my goal this week.  Next week is a fresh start.

Today was Greg's 54th birthday. He has a tradition of running 10 miles on his birthday.  This year I, Jen, Brian and Molly joined him.  We had a lot of fun.  Brian and Molly (newbies) commited to 8 miles.  At first it was snowing with 12-20 mph wind gusts. But the snow stopped and it was just a great run.

This week's goals:

Su 10

Mo 6

Tu 8

Th 8

Fr 7

Sa 8

p.m. Treadmill  actually first 2 miles were Program 1 Level 9 effort at walking pace 4.0-4.2 then 4 mile run

p.m. 4 outside then 4 on treadmill

Goodnight everyone!! 

Powercut class w Kelly.  That class just kicks my butt!  Great workout.

I had 8 miles scheduled.  Ran in Rolling Prairie with Jen and Greg. It was so incredibly windy (not to mention the rain).  I was wiped out after 5.  Great resistance training. I wish the rain was summer rain....(warmer).

Marion -- Guess I owe you lunch.  I was just lazy.

I'm going to sneak out and get a run in this morning.  Heather has a GR formal dance tonight.  So it'll be all about her later.  (my choice).   :)

Yay!!!  I got it finished. 8 miles outside.  Windy but had Heather drop me off so the wind was to my back most of the time.